Copied by Howe in Chattanooga, probably in 1864

Copied by Howe.

A typed notation on the envelope containing the book reads in part: "This is the needle book that my mother made and sent to grandpa when he was in the Army. He carried it all through the Civil war . . . ."

9 invitation cards to reunions of veterans from Howe's company after the war.

Two copies of the poem "Then And Now", written to Howe by A. R. Lebby, a southerner who met Howe when he was 84.

Correspondence from Howe's daughter and other family members, whose date or year cannot be determined.

Howe writes that he has been detailed to work in a sawmill near Chattanooga after his horse gave out. He provides a rosy assessment of the war.

Howe describes life at the mill. He notes that he is unable to join his regiment in battle and contemplates how much more money he'd make if he left the army.

Howe writes about war hearsay, life near Chattanooga and Jeanette's family.

Howe mentions that he has now been sent on detached duty to a place 60 miles east of Chattanooga to protect a logging operation on the banks of the Tennessee river.

More on life at Fraziers Bend and news of the regiment.

Another letter about life in Fraziers Bend.

Fraziers Bend and news of the regiment's activities.

Howe writes about Jeanette's family, his unit and life in Fraziers Bend.

Another letter from Howe's time in Fraziers Bend.

Howe writes that he has moved 16 miles upriver from Fraziers Bend to chase a group of Confederate guerillas. He is optimistic about the military situation in the western theater of the war but expresses frustration with Lincoln and events in the eastern theater.

Howe mentions that his camp was destroyed by Wheeler's raid into East Tennessee and that he barely escaped. He describes losses in his unit.

On detached duty at Columbia. Comments on affairs at home.

Howe writes to Jeanette that he has been sent back to Columbia. He discusses the situation of the war, soldiers being allowed to vote in the 1864 election and the bounty he will receive for his service.

Howe mentions that he has decided to re-enlist. He discusses the upcoming election and voices his dislike of Lincoln and his handling of the war.

Howe writes about the war, fellow soldiers, the death of a well liked officer, people at home and notes that the military situation in his area is quiet.

Howe writes about voting in the election and people back home.

Howe's letter discusses army life, the military situation in the western theater and people at home.

Howe writes mostly about the early stages of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign, the prospects of getting a larger bounty and his feeling that the presidential election is rigged against his preferred candidate, McClellan.

Howe writes about the military situation of the war and gives his views on why the war has gone on so long.

Howe describes the family with whom he is billeted in Columbia, and voices his satisfaction at being detailed to the regimental provost guard.

Howe discusses the war and life near Columbia.